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sLAcKsToNE's CASE.
The Proceedings at the Trial at
Winnipeg.
Strong Testimony to Show the Guilt
of the Prisoner.
The Arguments in the Case to be
Made Thursday.
Especial to the Press.l


WINNIPEG, Feb. 4-Further hearing in
the Blackstone case was proceeded with this
morning. 1t was stated that only two
further charges would be pressed and evil
dence taken today to allow bank witnesses
to return to Portland tomorrow. lnforma-
tion read charges that Blackstone did feloni-
ously forge certain entry and book OF the
Canal National bank by making entry in the
check book of the bank on the stub of a
check of $Si4, whereas the true entry should
have been $19S.14, and such false entry is
charged as forgery. The entry upon the
ledger showed $19S.14 had been paid and the
account rendered by the Bank of Commerce
showed the money had lbeen paid The en-
tries were proved by Mr.. Allen, of the bank,
to be in the prisoners handwriting. He
produced book containing the stub in
question, and stated that it was in the hand
writing Of Blackstone. He stated 1t was
required for reference, and that entries were
made from it. He then described the routine
with regard to the check in question. The
check was drawn upon the National Bank of
Commerce Of Boston. and that bank credit
ed with the amount, The statement of the
Bank of Commerce was produced, showing
check paid by that bank, and the witness
knew such check had been returned. Com
parison was then made of such
accounts with the bank book.
The ledger showed such checks to
be entered Ssl4 by Blackstone. though the
statement showed it entered as s19S.14 This
statement had come in after Blackstone had
left and the discrepancy was not then discoy-
eered, the bank thus losing $3.50. The other
information charges that there was note
made by one A. r. Mitchell and endorsed by
A. A. Carter. The evidence appeared to dis
close that there never was such note, and
that all entries in regard to it which were in
Blackstone's handwriting were bogus. Mr.
Knowlton states he knows Carter, who is a
thoroughly worthless fellow, and who could
not get dollars credit at the bank. The
evidence declared that while close examina-
tion Of all notes in the bank had been made
the Mitchell one could not be found. This
note was, according to record kept by Black
stone, due Nov. 10, but he ran a stroke
through the entry, indicating some irregular
ity, and carried it forward making it due
Dec 13, before which time he had skipped.
All throughout the prisoner exhibited great
craftiness in covering his tracks. Allen, of
the bank. was subjected to most scathing
cross-examination and stood the test capi-
tally.
Thomas, Knowlton and Allen hope to
leave for home tomorrow, and will probably
reach Portland next Thursday. AS the other
five charges are similar in their general aspect
to the 5two already pressed, they will be
waived. The arguments insthe case will
probably be heard next week.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

Intelligence has been received from St.
John, A. T., that John and Henry Brown
and Red Murphy, the remainder of the gang
of train wreckers, have been captured. No
less than five station agent robberies and
several attempts at train wrecking are at
tributed to this gang. The rewards offered
for the different members of the gang aggre-
gate many thousands Of dollars.
Charles Talbot, the hotel clerk, who made
away with $4,000 in diamonds belonging to
Miss Fanny Davenport, has been heard of
at Springfield, Mo-, where he took the train
for Kansas City.
Thursday night Detectives HOehne and
Hulligan of Cleveland left Pittsburg having
in custody Harry McMann, charged with
completely In the recent extensive fur rob
berry in Cleveland. When the train reached
Alliance five men got aboard, and when
Ravenna was reached they made concerted
attack on the detectives with a view of res
cuing the prisoner. A desperate fight en-.
sued, in which one detective was fatally
shot. The prisoner escaped with his reseu.
ers.
Lydia Foster Of Keene, n. H., widow
aged "a, hanged herself last night. Cause
mental arrangement.
A dwelling house owned and occupied by
Francis Goudy at Melrose, Mass, was de.
stroyed by fire last night. Loss, $4,000; in.
surance, $1,000.
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RoMdoln College.

At the Boston meeting Of Bowdoin alumni
Wednesday evening, President Hyde said
that during the past year the college has re-
ceived S3s.70Q Of which $4,000 Is for the
general fund. $4,000 for scholarships, and
S170O for the library. The chairman intro
duced the Rev. DIR. Egbert G. Smyth Of An
dover, by quoting a saying Of the lHon.
Thomas b. Reed, that he had learned to
know the whole council Of the gods at
Washington. Long and ardent applause
welcomed the rising Of Prof. Smyth, indieat-
ing that, however he may stand poised be-
tween the doxies. he has not forfeited any Of
the personal regard Of his old friends at
BowdOin. Heelcited laugh at opening by
saving that they had cause to rejoice that In
Washington they know the council OF the
gods, but they did not claim to have gone so
far as that ON Andover Hill. Judge Symonds
OF Portland said the college Is the true church
militant of knowledge The flashing OF new
truths to meet the shifting forms Of error Is
the only sign Of the advancement Of tho
times. The glory OF Oxford and Cambridge
is in the fact that by the application Of fixed
funds to found professorshlps permanent
order Of men has been established. and that
there was a golden chain Of teachers and
learners This ideal Is one that belongs to
the true college. Within the walls OF the
ideal Bowdoin they now meet on this ocea-
sion.
The 67th course Of lectures Of the Medical
| school Of Maine began on Thursday. The
| introductory lecture "rhe Value Of ViVi-
section in Physiological research" was de-
llvered by DIR. Henry ii. Hunt Of Portland.
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The resident Knights Templar Of Norway
gave a reception, dance and supper at Nor
way Hall, Wednesday night, the hall being
lighted for the first time by the electric light
The affair passed off most brilliantly. Among
the visiting Knights we're John Z. Sawyer,
Eminent Commander, Generalissimo G. S.
Harrington, E. b. Mallett, Jr., Albion Keith,
Freeman Pratt, Ambrose II. Knight. Henry
N. Whitman, +. p. Staples, II. b. Webb and
ID. II. Chandler, of Portland Commandery,
and Eminent Commander b. 3. Farnsworth,
p. c., Albro E. Chase, Generalissimo f. X.
Harrington, Giles o. Bailey, Of the Sunday
Times, Recorder James A. Martin, w. Y.
Pomeroy, Z. L. Bell, DIR. F. II. Packard, r.
w. Underwood, Fred 5. Soule, l.. b. An
drews, of st. Alban Commandery, aceompa-
MED by Mrs. Harrington, Mrs. Chase. Mrs.
Bailey, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Bell and other
Ia
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FOREIGN.
Bismarck Says Germany Has No In
tention of Attacking France.
Stanley Leaves Cairo on His Expodi-
ton to Relieve Emin sey.

LONDON, Feb. 4.-The Standard discus
cussing the neutrality of Belgium says it
sees no reason why England should inter
fere If either France or German troops
should march through Belgium provided the
invading power guarantees to leave that
country intact when the campaign is ended.
Swiss authorities have issued instructions
to the authorities of the cantons to be fol-
lowed in event of the calling out of the Swiss
troops.
The Paris Tomps publishes the statement
supposed to have emanated from Herbette,
the French ambassador at Berlin, to the
effect that the present warlike movements
are nothing more than the German election
manwuvers and that no harm will result If
France remains quiet.
La Justice contradicts the Berlin Posts
charges against Gen. Boulanger.
AT an industrial ball in Vienna last eve
ming the emperor who was among the guests
been rendered necessary by the parsimoni-
Gus war estimates of recent years and that
the object was to raise Austria to level
with other powers.
Count Won Munster, the German ambassa-
dor visited NJ. Flourens. minister of foreign
affairs at Paris yesterday. and received re-
newed assurance of the pacific intentions of
| France toward Germany.
In the House OF Commons last night JAS.
| Strout, Radical and Home ruler, denied that
| the acts of 1870 and 1881 initiated for
tenants the right of property in land On
| the contrary, he said, the tenant was practi-
| cally at the mercy of the landlord and the
| plan Of campaign was intended to meet this
| state of things He said it was noticeable
| that since Lord Randolph Churchill resigned
| the proposal to deal with the three kingdoms
alike had been dropped. They now heard OF
| giving local government to Ireland IL eircum-
| stances rendered such action possible.
| CAIRO, Feb. 4.-Sir Evelyn Barring, Gen.
| Stevenson, Col Baker and DIR. Schwefnfurth
accompanied Henry NJ. Stanley to the station
| yesterday and bade him farewell. The Duke
| of Hamilton and DIR. Junker accompanying
Mr. Stanley to Suez.
France has refused TO assent to Egypt's
| devoting e250,00O to suppress the forced
| labor system.
After the close of the stock exchange the
tendency improved all around Foreign
| securities were firm and American securities
| streng.
| PANAMA, Jan. 23.-Brazilian and Chilian
| lapers recommend coca" as one of the best
| remedies for cholera. 1t Is claimed this Leaf
| was used with marvellous success during the
s0mmerce, but the leaf of a shrub something
| like the laurel, and it is chewed somewhat
| like tobacco, with the addition of some
| wood ashes, or line, in stronger proportion
than salt is used with meat.
PARIS, Feb. 4.-Journal des Debats has .
telegram from st. Petersburg saying Em
peror William in reply to q message from til,
Car has stated that Germany has no inten
ton of attacking France, and that Prime,
Bismarck has sent similar despatch to Nj
De Giers, Russian minister af foreign affairs
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The Boston & Maine SIN.

To the Editor Of the Press:
The Boston q Maine bill does not protect
the small investors in the leased roads Of this
great corporation, but renders them liable by
indirection through freezing process Of loss
to them Of portion Of their invested value
in the Portland, Saeo & Portsmouth and kin
dred roads.
1t is a well known fact that the stock Of
the p, 5. & p and kindred roads is largely
held now by trusts, many Of them SMALL
widows, orphans, and others, who have pur-
chased at large premium over par for the
sake OF having permanent, assured income
which would be level In its character as Il Is
free from taxation; and for this exemption
from taxation this large premium has been
paid.
Under the operation Of this bill as ii Is, all
negotiations would practically have TO come
from the parties in power controlling the
larger corporation, who are reported TO have
already made large fortunes out Of the spec
ulati0n attending the consolidation Of these
two enterprises.
Is is right and proper that the small hold
ers, who have no interest In this great specu-
lation, should be exposed 10 the dangers
which would surround them II this bill pass
es in its present crude shape? Ought not the
Legislature, If such a bill Is passed, make 1t
Il obligatory Of the larger corporation to per-
lOIui tut 5dAnt luuCtiOue LOWdIu5 THO smaller
stockholders Of the small leased roads that
the Eastern road was compelled 10 perform
towards q portion Of the bondholders Of their
solidated roads to issue upon demand Of a
stakeholder or stockholders Of this guaran-
teed stock preferred stock, cumulative. In
its character, requiring the payment Of 6,per
cent dividend semi-aDnually, which shall
take precedence Of the dividends upon the
ordinary stock OF the road, the same as u
does nOI0.
By making this part Of the bill mandatory,
instead Of leaving 1t as 1t is now, the small
stockholders would be fairly protected.
As il stands the bill authorizes one board
Of directors to negotiate with another board
Of directors. If our information Is correct,
both boards are composed Of substantially
the same people, therefore they would be ne
gotiating among themselves about interests
which might be adverse 10 their own.
Ii is not many years ago that the stock
holders Of the p, 5. & r. had to submit TO
one reduction Of their interest account
growing out of a weakness Of the promisor ;
and the Legislature ought not TO give power
to a stronger corporation 10 exact further
tribute from the less strong.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-05

NOTES.


The officials Of the Maine Central are no.
tifying all shippers Of freight for or by way
Of New Pork city, that, owing to the strike
now in progress in and around that city, they
are unable TO guarantee the usual dispatch,
but will still receive the goods and give the
best dispatch possible under the existing cir
cumstances.
The Hatton party in the Montreal, Port
land and Boston Railroad case have at last
gained possession Of the company's books.
The books were brought into court on a sub
pena, and before they could be removed
seizure was put upon them by Mr. Hatton
and the gentlemen who with him claim 10
have been elected directors Of tho company.
The books are now at Mr.. HattOn's office,
which has been advertised as the cOmpany's
headquarters. The Canadian Pacific and
South Eastern combination, which claims to
still control the company, will no doubt try
to recover the hooks
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A letter has been received in this city from
Consul General Phalen in regard to the
Portland schooners City Point. Harrington
and George w. Cushing. These schooners
were seized by Dominion officials last sum-
mer, because the masters failed to report at
the custom house. They we're released on
the payment by the owners Of a fee Of $500
in each case. Several other schooners were
also seized and held in the same sum, and
the fines have since been returned by the
Dominion Government. Mr.. Phalen now
writes that he win be glad to assist the own
ers of the above named schooners to recover
the fines they paid
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THE DOMINION.
Four School Girls Burnt to Death.

MONTREAL, Feb. 4.-The inhabitants of
the county of Two Mountains, about 80
miles from here, were startled yesterday on
learning that the school house at Ste Non
ique had been destroyed by fire during the
night, and that four young girls who were
in it had perished in the flames. 1t ap-
pears that three sisters, aged 10, II and Y,
respectively, daughters of Mr.. Ambrose of
Ste. Monique, and another young girl, a
daughter OF Mr.. Joseph Forget, slept in the
place during the night. The school mistress,
1t appears, was absent, and during the
night the place took fire and was burned to
fha Qrouud
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

ursts wharf and commenced to hoist her
cargo on deck. Boarding Officer BlatchfOrd
came alongside and ordered the matches on
ana took the captain 70 the custom house, A
report was circulated that Collector Preston
mad seized the vessel The Collector stated
that the vessel had entered but the cargo had
not and none had been landed. Samples OF
the cargo had only been taken on deck 10
Qxhihlt -
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Nine stations Lost.

BosToN, Feb. 4.-The British steamer Lake
Superior Beaver line), Capt. Stewart, from
Liverpool JAM 21, arrived here this morning
with 81 passengers and full cargo. When
board 20 stations, which were to be shipped
Westward for breeding purposes. Nine of
them died on the passage. which was rather
rough most Of the way across.
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Keeping an Eye on Provincial Ves-
sells.

GLOUCESTER, Feb. 4.-The British schoon-
er Bessie. of st. Johns, N. f., owned by Mo-
ses Monroe Of that city, arrived here We'd
nesday With a cargo OF S6S barrels OF herring
consigned to Hall 4 Co., Boston. The owner
Of the cargo, Mr.. Manus Of Harbor Grace,
Newfoundland, arrived here last might with
the Intention Of selling the cargo here If a
market could be found. This morning there
was a good deal of comment when 1t was
found that the vessel had hauled into Park
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State Printing.

Senator Gushee has not given up the State
printing yet. He put in minority report
this forenoon, recommending contract with
Plaisted q Morton. But the majority report
will be adopted without question.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-05
Sale of a Base Ball Club.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The franchise Of the
st. Louis Base Ball Club in the National
League is in the possession of the. President
of the Kansas Citys. He is reported to have
st. Louis team has been secured for third
base in the New York Club, and Glasscock
will probably be short stop for Chicago. The
remainder Of the nine go to Kansas City.
The Portland daily press., 1887-02-05
FROM NEW YORK.

New YORK, Feb. 4.-The business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days, as reported to P. G.. Dunn &
Co., and e. Russell & Co., of the Mercantile
United States 229; Canada 80; or a total of
281 as compared with total of 272 last week.
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Hearings Before Committee on
Railroads, Telegraphs and Ex-

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses will give public hearing in their Com
mittee Room Feb. 9th, at =, 80 o'clock, on the
following matters:
On an act making valid the organization of
Monson X. II. Co., and authorizing extension of
same.
On an order TO inquire into the expediency of
amending the law IN regard to telegraphs, so as
to secure a more prompt delivery of dispatches
and transmission OF dispatches between con-
meeting lines, SO ias to provide more efficient SER
Petition of Il. +. Gill and others for street
railway at Bar Harbor in town of Eden.
Petition OF Maine Shore Line Railroad Conf
pany to maintain line Of steamers from their
Eastern terminus to some point In British Prov
inces.
An act to incorporate the Liberty and Belfast
Petition of j. W. Shaw and others, to secure
more speedy transmission and delivery OF tele-
graph dispatches.
on act TO amend charter of Bingham and Moose
River Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Hearing on petition Of John ID. Spiller and 9th
ers on Sebego Lake and Mechanic Falls Railroad
Co.
February I6th,
On act to amend charter of Somerset Railroad
Company.
Petition of W. f. Pearson and others, an'act to
change the location and extend time Of construc-
ton of Penobscot Central Railroad Company.
Petition of A. M. Devereux and others for char
ter for Castine and Bangor Railroad Company
JAS. #. HAWKES., Sec.
ian29-Sn-t feD9
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The following failures are reported In this
State;
William E. Leonard. grocer, Caribou, Is Offering
to compromise at 90 cents on the dollar.
William l.. Stiles Jr., dealer In stores, taIloeu-
has gone into Insolvency with liabilities Of slt-
3I6.42. -
II. Gllm0ntger. dealer IN sashes and blinds.
Biddeford, IS settling with his creditors at %
cents on the dollar
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TcOR RENTAL 639 Congress street. two
E excellent rooms, heated by steam; bath
rooms; accommodations none better, the location
being on the line of horse cars, with all the ap-
poinfments of the house makes it one of the best
family homes in our city. drainage perfect. Apply
at HOUSE. Al
ITO LET-Lower rent of rooms, No. 122 Ok
IL ford Street; Sebago water, modern conye-
nences, immediate possession. N. S. GARDI-
NER. 40 Exchange Street. Al
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THE STATE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.


A farmers institute win be held in BridQ-
ton the latter part of this week under the
direction Of the Maine Board Of Agriculture.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The Bangor Whig Is informed that the
heavlng up OF the Ice ON q pound at
Bluehill recently, which was reported as a
phenomenon, Is by no means so regarded at
Newport, as 1t Is an annual occurrence In
the pond at that place It takes place about
the months Of December OF January, each
year, forming suddenly. and with a loud
noise, reef, as Il Is termed, a mile or more
long throwing up the ice from three 10 Ave
feet high, and making 1t necessary to cut II
down and level It so that teams can pass
over 1t safely. IL Is understood 10 be caused
by the expansion Of the water by freezing.
wAsmNGToN COUNTY.
At the time Of the great FIRE In Eastport
the numerous army Of rats injecting the
factories and warehouses along the water
front were driven out and many Of them
moved back, taking up winter quarters In
cellars OF dwellings. Last Thursday one OF
them was found in vegetable barrel Ia Mr..
John D. Bakers cellar. A sponge saturated
with ether was thrown In the barrel and the
top closely covered. After the rat had be-
come stupiied he was taken out, an iron col
lar with chain attached put around his neck,
and taken 10 Mr.. Bakers sail loft. He
measured twenty-five inches In length In
eluding the tail. and weighed six pounds.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME-.
Address all communications 10
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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York Harbor and Beach Railroad Conn


Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority TO extend the railroad of said Com
pany through the towns Of York and Wells to a
junction with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner, so called, in said Wells, notice Is
hereby given that hearing on said application
will be had by the Committee on Railroads. Tele-
graphs and Expresses, at their room on Wednes-
day February twenty-third at half past two o'clock
in the afternoon and all persons interested there
in will govern themselves accordingly.
Per order Of the Committee,
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta Feb 8, 1887. feb5dtdsn
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Phoenix Mining Stock,

Especial to the PREss.)
NEW YORK. Feb. 4.-Foreign houses have
been quiet buyers of Phoenix mining stock
for the past ten days, and it is announced to
day that the stock will soon be listed on the
London stock exchange.
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The House went into committee of the
whole on the private calendar, and af ter
passing few bills adjourned until 7.3O
o'clock.
Tbe House at the evening session passed
50 pension bills. and at 0.4O O'Clock adjourn
Qd
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TITO LET-Universal information at no ex-
Il pense that JOHN L. DAVIS, 433 Congress
st. is slaughtering prices in way unheard of at
his Great Clearance Sale. Five and ten cent
counters down to 2, 3, 4 and cents. Same
swaening reduction in all goods. 81
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Lived 70 Be iIo.

NORWICH. Conn. Feb. 4.--Sophia Cong
don OF Willimantic, Conn, died Wednesday
at tie great age of 40 years and seven
months
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The New Cruisers.

The naval committee of the House today
accepted without amendment the bill pre-
pared by the subcommittee appropriating
S2,450,0O0 to begin the construction Of the
new cruisers, four gunboats and one torpedo
boat, for the navy. An effort will be made
10 get the bill before the House for action at
an early daY.
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maine People at the Capital.

An excursion party EN- route to California
reached Washington today and called at the
White House. In the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Poland and Mrs. Jurgne Of Bangor, Mr.,
Mrs. and Miss Dyer of Foxcroft, Mr.. Frisbie
of Houlton, and W. IL. Gray and b. +. VIII
liams of Portland.
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WEEKLY PAYMENTS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Labor Com.
1N mittee will give public hearing on the bills
providing for weekly payments, in the House of
Representatives, on Wednesday, Feb. 9th, at 2
O'Clock p. m.
K. G. BRYANT
feb3sntd Sec. of Labor Com.
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a DESIRABLE two story frame dwelling,
"A house on Pine street, near Bracket street,
recently modenzed and improved, contains two
parlors, dining room, Kitchen bath room, with
hot and cold water,) seven chambers, plenty of
closets and front and back stairs, fire places in
back parlor and dining room new steam heating
apparatus with eight radiators; newly painted
and papered throughout; area of lot A., 90 square
feet. Terms reasonable. Inqnire of ROLLINS q
ADAMS, No. % Exchange st. dec24du